Eyes And Teeth

Ray Tizzard is a bundle of comedy Talent loved and laughed at by millions, he has been seen by Brian Conley's side and had a hand in helping "Larry the Loafer" come to life then he joined Joe Pasquale on tour for many of his Royal Variety Performances, Live DVD recordings and The Price Is Right episodes. Ray isn't just a props guy he is a brilliant comedy writer and is highly respected by many in our world of Variety.

Ray spends these days as Stage Manager at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre but he has ideas up his sleeve and it wouldn't surprise me if one day you switch on the TV and enjoy a new sitcom or TV show starring "Raynard".  I will welcome that any day.

I hope you enjoy my chat today as we find out where it all started for the fantastic guises and gadgets of Ray Tizzard.

Mike McClean, Stand up Comedian, TV Presenter, Comedy Writer, Actor, Pantomime veteran, Voice Over Artist, Authour, Mike is a brilliant and natural talent and puts 100% into whatever genre he is working. I have seen Mike work a live audience on Cruise Ships and his skills working the crowd, entertaining the crowd and commanding a crowd shows his dedication to the art making sure the aisles are full of people rolling in them.

Mike is great great company if you find yourself in his presence then you are in for a treat whether he is telling a story or a joke or reliving his auto-biography and he has been there to earn these anecdotes which are are truly entertaining in themselves.

Enjoy Squeaky Mike McClean

Phil is a very funny, creative, talented lovable personality who loves to just entertain people. In todays edition of Eyes & teeth you get to hear of his passions and genuine love for the business he’s in. Comedy, Magic, Cod Ventriloquism, Pathos & Light Painting, Sketches, Writing, Photography and much more.

We cover many subjects from Cruise Ships to Jongleurs Comedy Clubs, Michael McIntyre to Paul McCartney, Joe Pasquale to ET, Cromer Pier to Hollywood with Paul Zerdin.
 Phil has enjoyed a fascinating career that he is still creating new ideas for and during lockdown has invented new ways to keep his followers satisfied through his unique photography and posts.

Welcome to the World of Phil Butler
The Cromer Pier Show 2021 - Cromer Pier

James Brandon is an encyclopaedia of Talent ranging from Stand Up Comedian, voiceover artist, singer, to Writing, Producing & Directing Pantomimes, writing books on comedy as well as becoming the partner in one of The UK’s Best Loved Comedy names The Grumbleweeds.

We talk about the science of a Comedy Double Act, how does that work when you have been solo for 20 years? How do you build a bond and trust with someone on stage when getting that new act to work, well I have seen the act and its like James & Robin of the Grumbleweeds have been together forever. 

James knowledge of Pantomime is vast and he knows his stuff and I have learnt a lot by listening and that’s what I do best, so I hope you can too and enjoy the career of the Brilliant James Brandon.

Jay Mcgee has worked worked and worked from a Solo Act to a 60's Comedy Showband, from Cruise Liners to a Royal Gala, Jay is a passionate performer always giving 100%. I have seen him blow the crowd away with his vocals and convulse with laughter at his routines. He is as they say one of the good guys, a down to earth happy entertainer.
I've known Jay since the late 1990's and we have worked a few shows together or just met up after gigs for a social. He is great company so it was fab catching up with him last October 2020 to chat about the World during this Showbusiness Interval.
Welcome Jay McGee 

Ronnie Le Drew has brought us joy and laughter through the mouths of puppets for many years and he does it with perfection. Today we talk about his starting out at the Little Angel Theatre in London and the people who inspired him to take it further. His time on Rainbow and beyond as well as introducing a little friend from the Sooty show.
Ronnie's stories and admiration from the puppetry world is clearly a passion and he delights in reminiscing about key moments in his career.
(It's a wonderful teaser for his biography 'Zippy & Me) On Sale now on Amazon.
Welcome to Eyes & teeth on this 50th Anniversary Edition Ronnie Le Drew

Legendary "Funny Bones" Comedy Actor Freddie Davies talks to Steve Hewlett about his fantastic career in TV & Film, Stage & behind the scenes of comedy. 
Freddie talks of George Carl, Jerry Lewis, watching his grandfather in the wings of the theatre. We also talk about the wonderful prop builder Peter Pullon and Freddie's Parrot which gave him that famous name.
We talk Bob Monkhouse, Max Wall, Lee Evans, Ken Dodd, accents, and recording comedy songs.
Freddie presents talks on "Stagecraft" and I'm blessed to of got my own teaser on "Eyes And Teeth" today.
 

Today I talk to Vocal Impressionist and Actress Maddi Cryer about her time working on TV with Little and Large, Billy Pearce, Bob Monkhouse on Opportunity Knocks, Broadmoor Prison with Tom O Connor, and a Special Gala supporting Bob Hope with Joe Longthorne at the London Palladium.

We also talk about her collaboration with Chestnut Tree Hospice & Valerie Avon on the Charity Single 'We’ll all watch the Wizard of Oz’,

Welcome to Eyes & Teeth the wonderful Vocals of Maddi Cryer

Comedian and Impressionist Johnny Laff has spent years in the clubs and theatres in summer seasons as himself the Stand Up, or as Norman Wisdom and more recently donning a dress and wig as Mrs Brown. Johnny semi-retired enjoys taking part in Production shows at an all inclusive Premiere Holiday Resort in Great Yarmouth called Potters. He is a much loved member of their team and can't wait to get back and do what he loves.
In this hour we talk about shows we've worked on together as well as shows Johnny has been part of especially the "Freddie Starr" years, now he has to have guts to of worked many Tours with Freddie a much renowned "loose cannon" onstage and off but one who never stopped entertaining but always crossed the line.
Johnny is a lovable personality and a funny man. During the Pandemic months he has been on Facebook Live connecting with people and connecting others in his chat shows just to bring smiles to peoples faces. When funny is in your blood, it becomes a passion and Mr Laff is sharing his passion which gives him the joy you can hear in his voice.

Don Reid was one of the first Comedians I worked with on board Cruise Ships and he made me very welcome. As a new act at sea, you really need to be looked out for and Don was one that just put my nerves at rest. He is great company and if you need a story or two about Comedians or Variety Acts Don is the man to see.
One of the Original Comedians on Granada TV he proves to be one of the best with decades of history on stage in Summer Seasons, Pantomimes and countless years at sea.
Don talks about writing for Ken Dodd and their last meeting together.
Enjoy the stories of Don Reid.